About this song
Released on July 22, 2016, "The Weekend" is the first single from Brantley Gilbert's fourth album, The Devil Don't Sleep. The song peaked at #64 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #7 on the Billboard Country Airplay chart, and it was certified Gold by the RIAA. Gilbert wrote it entirely over the phone with songwriter Andrew DeRoberts.
What it's about
Gilbert said the song was inspired by the hard-working people he met on tour in the Midwest, who need to let loose once Friday arrives. It celebrates kicking back even harder than you work, matching the intensity of the fans who came out to the shows.
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Fun facts
- Written by Brantley Gilbert and Andrew DeRoberts.
- Produced by Dann Huff.